The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III on Saturday said Nigerians should hold President Muhammadu Buhari to his words that he will conduct a free, fair and credible 2019 general elections. Abubakar disclosed that Nigerians should also know that Christian and Muslim leaders: "We do not have any preferred candidate for any elective post in the forthcoming 2019 elections. Everybody is our candidate. "President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to ensure violence free campaign and free, fair and credible 2019… Read more

The senator representing Osun West, Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, has urged Muslims worldwide to show brotherliness in their dealings and interactions with one another in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Qur'an and Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In an Eid-el-Mawlud message by his media aide, Olumide Lawal, the senator said Islam is a religion of peace, which should not be tainted by evil-doers. He said nobody should take a soul that he cannot create, adding that… Read more

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked Nigerians to make the right choice in who leads the country at all level of governance as the nation look forward to another round of elections. It also urged the citizens not to be swayed by promises of those who wrecked the nation's economy and now campaigning for a new Nigeria. In a statement on the occasion of Eid-el Maulud signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Issa-Onilu, the party said Nigerians must… Read more

Muslims have been urged to learn how to give thanks to God Almighty always and seek for the forgiveness of their sins. Permanent Secretary Public Service Office Alhaji Bashir Olumuyiwa Braimoh gave this advice at the Annual Eid-ul-Adha Get Together organised by the Muslim Community of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday at Alausa, Ikeja. Braimoh, who was the guest speaker, said the gathering was meant to show gratitude to Allah for “creating us, making us Muslims and… Read more

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku on Tuesday reminded Muslims that peace remains the most critical need in Nigeria especially in Taraba State where many residents have died and thousands displaced from their ancestral homes to crisis. He spoke in a statement while rejoicing with Muslims on the Eid-el-Kabir. “I wish all Muslims a happy, peaceful and delightful Eid-el-Kabir celebration,” the statement said. The governor’s Sallah felicitation message was delivered by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Publicity, Bala Dan… Read more

Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Tuesday morning took a cursory look at the thousands Muslim faithful who joined him to observe the Eid -El - Kabir prayer at the Muslim Prayer ground, Lantoro, Abeokuta, and declared in sober tone that this year edition draws the curtain to his observing the Sallah prayer with them. Amosun who thanked Allah for his mercy upon him and the people of Ogun state for their support since May 29, 2011, said by next year, he… Read more

… rechoes PVCs collection Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Gaidam has called on Muslims to uphold ties that bind them with followers of other religion and humanity in general. The governor at his Eid-el Kabir message to the people of the state also called on Muslim faithful and all people in the state to be their brothers’ keepers He urged the people to especially concentrate on doing good to their neighbours, orphans, the poor and needy in society. "We must make… Read more

As Muslims all over the world celebrate eid-el-kabir today, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on them to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, love and continue to foster unity as they join faithfuls all over the world in celebrating. This was contained In his Sallah message on Monday signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna. Ambode said the period of the celebration was a clarion call for Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of the season such… Read more

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Chief Imam of Lagos Sheikh Sulaimon Abou Nolla have called on Lagosians not to relent in praying for the nation. The duo made the call during Eid-il-Fitr celebrations. Ambode, who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mr Tunji Bello in Evans Square, Lagos Mainland Local Government, said Lagos is getting nearer its Smart City objective. He urged Muslims to continue in their acts of charity, mutual understanding and not to give… Read more

Markaz Darus Salam Founder Shaykh Hassan Ahmad Zaruq Pakata urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad in all their dealings. According to him, Prophet Muhammad is enough as a model for mankind. Sheikh Pakata spoke at a Ramadan lecture organised by Markaz Darus Salam Alumni Association of Markaz Darus Salam in Ketu, Lagos. He urged the congregation to fear Allah and always remember the Day of Accountability. A scholar Shaykh AbdulRasaq AbdulMalik has described a Muslim as a person who adhered… Read more

A GOVERNORSHIP aspirant on the platform of the Osun State All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Gboyega Isiak Oyetola (GIO), has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and every part of the world on the completion of Ramadan fast and celebration of Eid-el-Fitri. Oyetola, in a message to mark end of Ramadan, said: “It is a thing of joy that Muslims and indeed non-Muslims alike have witnessed another celebration of Eid-el-fitri. It is a special privilege from Allah that our lives have been spared… Read more

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, along with his wife, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, will celebrate Eid-il-Fitri with Muslims simultaneously in Lagos. The celebration will hold at designated locations in each of the 20 Local Government Areas across the State. At these venues, apart from the usual merriment associated with such festivals, celebrating Muslims will have the opportunity to pray for sustainability of peace and continuation of development for Lagos. Prayers will be offered for the first family. A statement from the… Read more

Director, UFUK Dialogue, Mr Bilal Saglam, has stressed the need for Christians and Muslims to unite, noting that is the way to have peace as a nation. He spoke during an Iftar organised by UFUK Dilogue in Ikeja, Lagos. He urged both Muslims and Christians to understand, respect love and tolerate each other in every aspect of life. According to him, Ramadan means to understand and share what we have with others. “This is why we have organised this dinner… Read more